I have an 18hp B&S Vanguard, twin
It starts and runs for a few seconds then dies. Acts like no fuel. I have checked the pump & filter. Both are good. Getting spark when it dies. Plenty of fuel in bowl when it dies.
I thought the purpose of the fuel solenoid was to stop the flow of fuel when the key is turned off. Right or wrong?
If I remember correctly other fuel solenoids would click or deactivate when the ignition is turned on. Nothing happens when I turn the key so I removed it and did a direct test. Negative to solenoid body and positive to red wire. Nothing happens.
Is this the correct way to test? Does this mean the solenoid is bad?
thanks for any input!
It starts and runs for a few seconds then dies. Acts like no fuel. I have checked the pump & filter. Both are good. Getting spark when it dies. Plenty of fuel in bowl when it dies.
I thought the purpose of the fuel solenoid was to stop the flow of fuel when the key is turned off. Right or wrong?
If I remember correctly other fuel solenoids would click or deactivate when the ignition is turned on. Nothing happens when I turn the key so I removed it and did a direct test. Negative to solenoid body and positive to red wire. Nothing happens.
Is this the correct way to test? Does this mean the solenoid is bad?
thanks for any input!